Description
Pumpkin and black bean tacos are a delightful vegetarian dish that combines sweet roasted pumpkin, hearty black beans, and vibrant spices, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos offer a burst of flavor and color that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy them as is or customize with your favorite toppings for an extra touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small sugar pumpkin (about 2 cups cubed)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the pumpkin in half, remove seeds, and cube it. Toss cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine roasted pumpkin cubes with black beans and taco seasoning. Add a splash of water and stir until heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Warm tortillas in a pan or directly on an open flame for about 1 minute per side.
- Assemble tacos by spooning the filling onto each tortilla, topping with cilantro and squeezing lime juice over them.
- Serve immediately with salsa or guacamole if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 230g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg